Azerbaijan travel blog

From fire mountains to silk road palaces — why Azerbaijan should top your travel list this year.

Our expert-curated day-by-day plan for first-time visitors — every day perfectly planned.

Plov, dolma, dushbara, qutab, piti — Azerbaijan's greatest dishes explained.

Short answer: yes. Everything you need to know about safety in Azerbaijan.

Save 30–40% on your Azerbaijan trip with these insider money-saving tips.

Two great cities, both straddling East and West. We compare costs, culture, and sights.

The most important holiday in Azerbaijan — bonfires, music, and traditional sweets across the country.

How to spot authentic handwoven carpets, negotiate fairly, and get your carpet home safely.

For 2,000 years, Azerbaijan sat at the crossroads of the world's greatest trade route.

Khinalug, Krasnaya Sloboda, Naftalan, Hirkan forest — the extraordinary places beyond the tourist trail.

12th-century towers, oil boom mansions, Soviet public buildings, and Zaha Hadid — all in one city.

Mugham — Azerbaijan's UNESCO-inscribed musical tradition — explained for first-time listeners.

Everything you need to know about Azerbaijan's favourite mountain resort — when to go, what to do, where to stay.

The Silk Road city of Sheki — Khan's Palace, caravanserai hotels, piti soup, and autumn foliage.

Skiing, oil baths, empty Old City streets, and the warmth of Azerbaijani hospitality in the quiet season.

Rooftop bars, jazz clubs, cocktail lounges, and clubs — Baku's surprisingly vibrant night scene.

Safe, walkable, and welcoming — Baku is an excellent solo travel destination. Here's everything you need.

Ten days to see the very best of Azerbaijan — the extended journey for those who want to go deeper.